Facebook released its first mobile app designed exclusively for the Apple iPad & iPad 2. Facebook for iPad not only includes popular features from the site like photos, games, chat and more, but also optimizes them for the unique capabilities of the iPad. Now you can enjoy your favorite parts of Facebook directly from your iPad in mobile touchscreen style.

Facebook for iPad Key Features:

Enjoy bigger, better photos: Your photos are high-res and easy to flip through, like a real photo album

Navigate anywhere, fast: Just tap, slide or pinch to move from one screen to another

Play games on the go: Access your favorite Facebook apps and games wherever you are, and on a bigger screen.

Tap to send message: A simple dropdown menu makes it easy to scan and send messages without visiting your inbox.

Focus on what matters: Zoom in on your friends’ photos, updates and stories

See who’s nearby: Check out the Nearby map to see what your friends are up to

The Facebook iPad app is a universal update to their iOS app. You can now download it here. You can download or update your existing Facebook app from here via iTunes, or you can simply update it via the App Store from your iDevice.